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WE PRESENT THE PLANES OF THE FUTURE THAT WILL SOON BE TAKING OFF

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THESE PLANES WERE DEVELOPED FOR MILLIONS OF DOLLARS

The dream of flying has always occupied mankind. After the breakthrough of
aircraft construction, it became possible for most people to fly from one
continent to another in just a few hours. But the possibilities are far from
exhausted. Inventors are constantly working on new creations to make flying
faster and safer. As in the early days, it’s still hard work for aircraft
manufacturers to find the perfect size, speed and design for a plane. If they
succeed, the project can take humanity to the next phase of flight. We’d now
like to introduce you to some of the future projects we hope to be able to test
ourselves. Whether it’s a futuristic suborbital aircraft capable of flying at
over 24,000 km/h or a giant all-electric plane that can also be used as a hotel,
each model finds its place in the inventors’ visions of the future.



These planes were developed for several million dollars




ZUNUM’S HYBRID-ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT

Manufacturer: Zunum Aero Special feature: hybrid Estimated production cost: > 4
million euros* Many commuters travel within the USA every day. However, it’s not
always an easy task for airlines to transport customers between small towns.

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Zunum’s hybrid-electric aircraft

Zunum Aero was founded in 2013 and, with the help of Boeing’s JetBlue
technology, has developed an aircraft that would make commuting easier. The
hybrid aircraft should be able to fly up to 1100 km and leave a smaller
ecological footprint.

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THE AW609

Manufacturer: Leonardo S.p.A: Leonardo S.p.A. (formerly AgustaWestland) Special
feature: tilt-rotor technology Estimated production cost: unknown This aircraft
has been designed to combine the speed of a turboprop with the takeoff and
landing characteristics of a helicopter.p.A.

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The AW609

Leonardo S.’s AW609 tilt-rotor has been designed for civil applications.
Prototype testing began in 2002, and it will be a long time before the aircraft
is certified. In fact, the first demonstration flights with the first customers
began in 2014, reaching speeds of 540 km/h and heights of 9000 m.

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BOEING’S BLENDED WING BODY AIRLIFTER

Manufacturer: Boeing Boeing Special feature: Blended Wing Estimated production
cost: Unknown When designing an airplane, developers are often inspired by
nature. For many years, airplanes were designed to mimic birds in the sky.

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Boeing Blended Wing Body Airlifter

But for the Blended Wing Body Airlifter, Boeing’s developers took their
inspiration from birds in the depths of the sea. The Blended Wing Body (BWB)
airplane is still in its conceptual phase, and could have come out of a
science-fiction movie.

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787-9 DREAMLINER AIRCRAFT

Manufacturer: Boeing Boeing Special feature: longer non-stop flights Estimated
production cost: 145 million euros* (2018) The Boeing 787 wide-body jet is known
as a “Dreamleiner”, and each new model is destined to be even bigger and better.

787-9 Dreamliner aircraft

The latest model, the 787-9, has a range of 14,000 kilometers and a cruising
speed of around 900 km/h. The company always strives to offer its customers the
best possible service. For example, it can carry around 280 passengers on a
17-hour non-stop flight between Perth, Australia, and London, England.

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CONCORDE

Manufacturer: British Aircraft Corporation & Sud Aviation Special feature:
supersonic speed Estimated production cost: 25 million euros* (1971) The
legendary aircraft made its first test flight in 1969. Officially used from
1976, it was the first supersonic passenger aircraft.

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Concorde

The Concord could carry 92 or 128 passengers at a speed of 2166 km/h above the
clouds. Of course, this speed also came at a price. For example, a round-trip
ticket between New York and London cost 8,000 euros in 1997, which, converted to
2021, would be around 13,000 euros.

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THE SPACELINER

Manufacturer: Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt Special feature:
sub-orbital travel Estimated production cost: €33 billion* In January 2021, it
wasn’t Back Jeff Bezos’ “Blue Origin”, or Richard Branson’s “Unity 22”, but
another model that was space tourism.

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The Spaceliner

The German aerospace center wanted to get passengers to their destinations
faster, thanks to suborbital travel. To achieve this, eleven liquid rocket
engines are used, which are reusable. The aircraft can reach speeds of up to
24,000 km/h.

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AERION AS2

Manufacturer: Aerion Aerion Special feature: supersonic capability Estimated
production cost: 120 million euros* Those who can afford to fly with a private
jet will be delighted to learn that production of the Aerion AS2 began in 2023.4
Mach.

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Aerion AS2

Also known as the son of the Concord, this model can fly a distance of 6720 km
at a speed of 1. Thanks to GE engines, CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 85%.
Operations are scheduled to begin in 2026.

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BOOM SUPERSONIC

Manufacturer: Boom Special feature: reaches Mach 2.2 Estimated production cost:
€200 million The legendary Concord was a Franco-British supersonic cat that last
flew in 2003. So it’s been two decades since there was a supersonic passenger
aircraft.2 km/h.

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Boom Supersonic

However, a start-up in the war wanted to change that, and we’ll be bringing the
“Overture” to market by 2026. The engines would be developed by Rolls-Royce and
55 passengers could then be carried above the clouds at a speed of 2.

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A220-500

Manufacturer: Airbus Airbus Distinctive feature: more space Estimated production
cost: <€91.5 million* At Airbus, there have also been some important innovations
recently. In the Airbus A220-500, five passengers can sit in a row, but they
have plenty of room.

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A220-500

The old 130-passenger model was much smaller, but the new Airbus can carry 20
more passengers. In addition, the aircraft also features a larger luggage
compartment and two windows per row, which will certainly please those who like
to look out of the window while flying.

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LE VAHANA

Manufacturer: Airbus Airbus Special feature: self-piloting Estimated production
cost: unknown The Vahana urban transport aircraft can move vertically up and
down. So commuters could have the option of flying from building to building.

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The Vahana

It looks really good and could soon become a reality. The plane is powered by
eight electric motors and can also fly completely autonomously. Thanks to
intelligent sensors, the aircraft can be maneuvered seamlessly in the sky. This
new Airbus could have a range of 45 km and a cruising speed of almost 190 km/h.

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CITYAIRBUS

Manufacturer: Airbus Airbus Special feature: self-piloting Estimated production
cost: unknown In recent years, Airbus has worked very hard to develop a few
commercial aircraft and, after a great deal of research and development, has
built several small demonstration aircraft.

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CityAirbus

These are intended to take tilting traffic out of the road and into the air. The
concept is called CityAirbus, which could fly over the city at speeds of up to
120 km/h. It’s an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft,
equipped with eight electric motors, like the Vahana, but for four passengers
instead of one.

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ALICE COMMUTER BY EVIATION

Manufacturer: Eviation Special feature: fully electric Estimated production
cost: 4 million euros* Like Aero, Eviation’s Alice Commuter is also a
hybrid-electric aircraft. It was created by Israeli start-up Eviation.

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Alice Commuter from Eviation

It would be particularly advantageous for travelers to be able to make better
use of smaller airports. With Alice, nine people could be transported
comfortably, and the costs and inconveniences of large airports could be
reduced.

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NASA X-57 MAXWELL

Manufacturer: NASA NASA Special feature: all-electric Estimated production cost:
unknown This 800 million euro project was developed by NASA with the aim of
building more environmentally-friendly electric aircraft.

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NASA X-57 Maxwell

The first prototypes in the program are called “New Aviation Horizons” and X-57
(or Maxwell), which is fully electric. The X-57 has 14 electric motors, which
are used for take-off and landing. In addition, the aircraft has external motors
that can be accelerated to speeds of up to 280 km/h.

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PIPISTREL ALPHA ELECTRIC

Manufacturer: Pipistrel Pipistrel Special feature: electric propulsion Estimated
production cost: €93,600* The Alpha Elektro two-seater comes from Polish
manufacturer Pipistrel, which was the first to switch to electric propulsion for
its aircraft.

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Pipistrel Alpha Elektro

The engine features a water cooler, which means that electricity costs would be
around 10% of those of a gasoline-powered model. With 150-kilo LiPo batteries,
the plane can stay aloft for up to 60 minutes. However, if you want to be in the
air quickly, you can replace it in just 5 minutes.

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WRIGHT ELECTRIC

Manufacturer: Wright Electric Special feature: Electrically powered Estimated
production cost: Unknown Wright Electric was founded in 2006 in America with the
aim of revolutionizing air transport. Range has now been increased to 1440 km.

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Wright Electric

In collaboration with EasyJet, they are working on an all-electronic aircraft
that can carry up to 186 passengers at a time over a distance of up to 480 km.
The Wright 1 was launched in 2021, and in autumn of the same year was already
presented with a new 2700 hp electric motor.

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BOEING 777X

Manufacturer: Boeing Boeing Special feature: folding wing Estimated production
cost: €442.2 million* The latest Dreamleiner in Boeing’s fleet is called the
777X. It is larger and more luxurious than its predecessors.

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Boeing 777X

The multi-class aircraft has two aisles and a large fuselage. For passengers’
belongings, there is also much more space in this aircraft than in its
predecessors. An absolute novelty is the aircraft’s folding wing, which can fold
to a 90° angle.

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LOCKHEED MARTIN F35 LIGHTNING II STEALTH FIGHTER

Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin Special feature: helmet-mounted
display system Estimated production cost: 80 million US dollars* The new F35
Lightning II single-engine multirole fighter was developed by Lockheed Martin.
It was designed for ground attack and air superiority missions, and the program
ultimately cost around US$1.

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Lockheed Martin F35 Lightning II stealth fighter

7 trillion. It was thus the most expensive air weapons program in history.
However, due to the high cost, research and construction work was delayed. The
spectacular aircraft is powered by a Pratt & Whitney F135 engine, which
contributes to its speed and manoeuvrability, making it highly versatile in
combat situations, so the costs were not ultimately in vain.

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THE BULLET

Manufacturer: Otto Aviation Otto Aviation Special feature: aerodynamics
Estimated production cost: 5 million euros* The Celera 500L or “Bullet” features
a vehicle with this engine. What’s striking is not only the rounded curves that
contribute to the machine’s Eurodynamic design.

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The Bullet

It also helps reduce fuel consumption. The aircraft seats six passengers and can
be operated in 1 hour for almost 6.5 times less than a similar business jet. The
Bullet has reached a top speed of around 400 km/h, as opposed to the 740 km/h
planned.

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BOEING TRANSONIC TRUSS-BRACED WING (TTBW)

Manufacturer: Boeing Boeing Special feature: Truss-Braced Wing Estimated
production cost: Unknown NASA and Boeing have been working together on this
project for almost ten years. Initial plans called for the aircraft to fly at
speeds of up to 0.75 Mach. Foldable wings measuring 51.

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Boeing Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW)

Collaboration on the SUGAR (Subsonic Ultra Green Aircraft Research) program
recently culminated in the development of the Truss-Braced Transonic wing
concept.5 meters in length were used, enabling speeds of up to 0.80 Mach to be
achieved.

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ZERO

Manufacturer: HerO HerO Special feature: no emissions Estimated production cost:
Unknown Designing an aircraft is certainly no easy task. Joe Doucet, as a
graduate of the Arts Center College of Design, had the opportunity to do just
that.

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ZerO

He created the concept for a zero-emission HerO airplane. The plane is powered
by batteries instead of fuel, which is why it’s also known as the Tesla of the
air. The batteries are located at the rear of the aircraft.

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FLYING-V

Manufacturer: KLM & TU Delft Special features: Unique shape Estimated production
cost: Unknown After many years of research and construction, the Flying-V model
finally took off in 2020.

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Flying-V

Justus Benad, a graduate of the Technical University of Delft, designed the
aircraft. This aircraft is unique in that the wing also contains the cargo hold,
fuel tanks and passenger cabin.

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EADS VOLTAIR

Manufacturer: VoltAir VoltAir Special feature: Fully electric Estimated
production cost: Unknown Expectations of the aircraft being developed today are
very high indeed. Although EADS’ VoltAir is still in its conceptual phase, it
already shows great promise.

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EADS VoltAir

Some of them should not only be capable of enormous speeds and distances, but
also of carrying several hundred people at a time. The environmentally-friendly
aircraft is expected to seat 50 to 60 passengers. Completion is expected around
2035.

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AQUATIC JET

Manufacturer: Unknown Special feature: takes off and lands on water Estimated
production cost: Unknown For many, developing aircraft that make it easier to
reach coastal cities is a source of motivation. The cabin should accommodate 5-8
people.

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Aquatic Jet

This is the case in Norway, for example, so it’s not surprising that Norwegian
Tomas Brødreskift has developed the concept of an aquatic jet. However, the
SeaSTOL VLJ (Sea Short Take-Off and Landing Very Light Jet) can reach altitudes
similar to those of other light jets.

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THE PROGRESS EAGLE

Manufacturer: AWWA AWWA Special feature: own power supply system Estimated
production cost: unknown Progress Eagle was designed by Oscar Viñals and is
ready for commercial air transport in 2030. It is said that this machine can
soar through the air with zero static pollutant emissions.

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The Progress Eagle

What’s more, the situation is different when it comes to noise pollution. The
Eagle’s roof, wings and stern are fitted with quantum solar cells. The aircraft
is expected to be three storeys high and 95 metres long.

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AIRBUS A321XLR

Manufacturer: Airbus Airbus Special feature: longer range Estimated production
cost: 130 million euros* Like the other aircraft in the Airbus A321 family, the
XLR is a narrow-body passenger aircraft. However, this model seems to be simply
on “steroids” compared with its predecessors.

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Airbus A321XLR

The new range is between 8,300 and 8,800 kilometers, and the maximum flight time
is around 10 hours. This means it can stay in the air for around twice as long
as its predecessors. This greater range is made possible by a third fuel tank.

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AIRQUADONE

Manufacturer: Neva Aerospace Special feature: personal aircraft Estimated
production cost: Unknown Thanks to the cooperation of five European companies,
the future of electric aviation has been shaped. It can fly at a speed of around
56 km/h and cover a distance of 40 km.

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AirQuadOne

British company Neva Aerospace has already built numerous products, from robotic
platforms to electric drones. Their latest product is the first AirQuadOne,
which is capable of vertical take-off and landing. It is powered by a four-fan
system and can also deliver goods.

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BOXWING JET

Production company: NASA, private industry Special feature: environmentally
friendly Estimated production cost: 12% lower costs than traditional aircraft
The Boxwing Jet is a fairly modern design. This model is not a new aircraft per
se, but fuel consumption is clearly reduced with this jet.

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Boxwing Jet

Specifically, it meets the requirement for a 75% reduction in pollutant
emissions. NOx emissions can even be reduced by 90%. According to the
manufacturer, the first Boxwing jet should be on the market in 2035. We can
assume that NASA will receive a great deal of support for its development of
this boxwing jet.

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GREEN SUPERSONIC AIRCRAFT

Production company: Lockheed Martin Special feature: no supersonic bang
Estimated production cost: 200 million euros per unit* For today’s
sustainability requirements, this green supersonic aircraft will certainly meet
them. The design was produced by Lockheed Martin, and the project is still at
the draft stage.

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Supersonic green aircraft

The first drafts were presented to NASA in 2010 and, according to experts, the
first examples of this aircraft could be put into production as early as 2035.

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VTOL

Production company: Bell Special feature: high-speed VTOL aircraft Estimated
production cost: 100 to 150 million euros per aircraft* Today, in addition to
helicopters, we see two VTOL aircraft: the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey and the F-35B
Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.

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VTOL

The special feature of a VTOL aircraft is that it can glide, take off vertically
and also land, all without the need for a runway. The Werle company recently
presented a new type of aircraft featuring a folding rotor. These enable the
plane to move at cat-like speed. This new technology is called HSVTOL –
High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing.

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WRIGHT1

Production company: Wright Electric Special features: zero-emission passenger
aircraft Estimated production cost: Unknown The Wright1 was to be an
ecologically revolutionary aircraft. The name, of course, recalls the aircraft’s
inventor.

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Wright1

The Wright Electric company developed the simple aircraft for airlines wishing
to fly a maximum of 800 miles. What’s sensational about this plane is not the
fact that it can lift 186 passengers into the air, but the fact that it produces
no emissions and no noise, and also consumes less fuel.

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AIRBUS ZEROE

Production company: Airbus Special features: zero-emission commercial aircraft
Estimated production cost: Unknown The ZEROe is a concept aircraft for the
moment, but it makes a major contribution to the development of aircraft capable
of zero-emission flight. The company hopes to start production in 2030.

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Airbus ZEROe

Airbus has so far presented three concepts that are expected to be the world’s
first zero-emission commercial aircraft. The energy source for this particular
aircraft is hydrogen, as it is much cleaner and more environmentally friendly
than other fuels.

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CONCORDE REDUX

Production company: United, Boom Distinguishing feature: Concorde more
environmentally friendly and economically more profitable Estimated production
cost: Unknown Several years have passed since the legendary Concord last flew.

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Concorde Redux

It was mainly affluent passengers who could afford to travel at altitudes of
over 55,000 feet at Mach 2 speeds. In 1996, the legendary aircraft set a world
record after flying from New York to London in just 3 hours.

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PAK TA

Production company: Ilyushin Special feature: 80-ton cargo capacity Estimated
production cost: 3.35 million euros per unit* The Russian military transport
aircraft moves on to the next generation with the Pak Ta, or Ilyushin Il-106
Slon.

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Pak Ta

The special feature of this machine is that it can be refueled in flight, and
can carry up to 80 tons of cargo over several thousand kilometers. Powered by
four PD-35 engines from Aviadvigatel, which are still under development, this
machine is very promising. The research phase ended in December 2020, so the
project is now in the construction phase.

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RQ-180

There is growing evidence that this secret project was carried out by the U.S.
Air Force. The funding is also highly secret, only known to be part of the U.S.
Air Force budget.

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RQ-180

Production company: Northrop Grumman Special feature: drone-based aerial
surveillance aircraft Estimated production cost: unknown (classified) For a long
time, it was not at all clear that an RQ-180 existed, but extravagant aviation
fans were able to discover that it was in fact already being built.

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VENUS SPACESHIP

Production company: Northrop Grumman Special feature: can survive flight in the
atmosphere of Venus Estimated production cost: 1 billion euros* (project cost)
Northrop Grumman is also developing another aircraft called the Venus, in
addition to the secretive QR-180.

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Venus spacecraft

This model would be an inflatable propeller-driven aircraft, capable of turning
for a few years in the hostile, sulfuric-acid-laden skies of Venus. NASA could
be interested in this research, having funded the project to the tune of one
billion euros.

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AEROMOBIL 0.3

Production company: Aeromobil Special feature: flying car Estimated production
cost: 1.3 – 1.6 million euros per unit* This spectacular flying car from
Euromobil could be on the market as early as 2023. At least, that’s what the
manufacturer promises. But it could soon become a reality.

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Aeromobil 0.3

Admittedly, this model could just as easily have come out of a science-fiction
film, and would have been inspired by the Greek Pegasus.

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JAXA PLANE

Production company: JAXA Special features: supersonic with low noise emission
Estimated production cost: 137. They are currently working on a supersonic
aircraft capable of carrying 30 to 50 passengers.

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Jaxa plane

8 million euros* (project cost) The Japanese company JAXA (Japan Aerospace
Exploration Agency), headquartered in Tokyo, is one of the leaders in modern
aerospace technology. When it comes to reducing the supersonic bang, they’re way
ahead of the Concord.

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SPIKE S-512

Production company: Spike Aerospace Special features: supersonic business jet
Estimated production cost: €80 million per unit* Spike Aerospace’s Spike S-512
is intended to be a supersonic business jet.

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Spike S-512

It could then be used for private and business travel, and would take just 3 to
4 hours to fly from New York to London. In making this aircraft, the Boston,
Massachusetts-based start-up is one of the youngest companies to be involved in
supersonic transport. One of the special features is that the plane would have
no windows, but tiny cameras that would send everything to a curved screen on
the walls.

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SR-72

Production company: Lockheed Martin Special features: hypersonic drone Estimated
production cost: 1 billion euros* (project cost) The predecessor of this model
is the SR-71 Blackbird, which was withdrawn from the market in 1998.

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SR-72

Lockheed Martin’s SR-72 is a latest-generation hypersonic drone. The “son of the
Blackbird”, as it is also known, is only a concept today. The first test vehicle
should be completed by 2025. In 2018, it was announced that this model is now
capable of launching hypersonic missiles.

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SKYLON

Production company: Reaction Engines Limited Special feature: single-stage
spaceplane for orbital flight Estimated production cost: 12 billion euros*
(project cost) This new kind of aircraft is a concept creation by British
company Reaction Engines Limited.4 Mach.

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Skylon

The Skylon can be launched into orbit in a single step, and also uses the
so-called SABRE, a combined air-breathing rocket propulsion system. This model
is not only very fast, but also runs on hydrogen. It can reach a height of
85,000 feet and a top speed of 5.

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WB-1010 WIND WHALE

Production company: Yanko Design Special feature: harvests wind energy in flight
Estimated production cost: Unknown This futuristic concept from Yanko Design
looks like a flying wonder.

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WB-1010 Spruce Whale

The WB-1010, or “Spruce Whale”, could lift over 1,500 people into the air and
reach speeds of over 1,000 km/h. Interestingly, the windows would be made of
intelligent glass, and the plane could generate energy from the wind as it
flies.

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AIRBUS VSR700 OPV

Production company: Airbus Special feature: high-endurance VTOL UAV Estimated
production cost: Unknown The VSR700 OPV is a modern vehicle developed by Airbus.
It has been manufactured for the navy so that it can establish a link between
naval units.

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Airbus VSR700 OPV

The developed image of the aircraft should determine a clearer and larger
tactical picture for commanders. This compact aircraft has several search and
rescue features and a high-level autonomous platform.

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BOEING ELECTRIC CARGO

Production company: Boeing Special feature: unmanned cargo vehicle Estimated
production cost: €306.6 million* The novelty of this Boeing is that it is an
unmanned cargo vehicle that is entirely electric. For the first time, such a
technology has been developed, which can be controlled entirely by remote
control.

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Boeing electric cargo

The cargo UAV has twelve propellers and six twin-rotor systems. The project was
tested in 2017, but development is continuing. The electric freighter was tested
outdoors two years later. in 2020, however, development came to a halt due to
Boeing’s financial losses.

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AEROMOBIL 4.0

Production company: Aeromobil s.r.o. Special feature: flying car with Subaru
engine Estimated production cost: 1.3 – 1.6 million euros* The 4.0 range is the
most recent aeromobile. It features hybrid propulsion, with 300 hp petrol or 110
hp electric power.

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AeroMobil 4.0

The first of this model was developed in the 1990s and by 2017, the fourth stage
had already been developed, so the flying car has become much more modern.
Development came to a halt in 2015, after the model suffered a terrible
accident.

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CRYSTAL SKYE’S BOEING 777-200LR

Production company: Boeing, Crystal AirCruises Special feature: luxury superjet
Estimated production cost: €50,000 per hour to charter* The Boeing 777 is one of
the most successful aircraft in aviation history, and also the most durable.

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Crystal Skye’s Boeing 777-200LR

Anyone who has ever taken a long-haul flight will have discovered this model.
The new Crystal Skye Boeing 777-200LR can offer a totally private flying
experience. Those wishing to rent this luxury aircraft will have to pay €50,000
per hour. On board, for example, there’s a bar, a dining room and a passenger
cabin with 28 business-class seats.

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GREEN AIRWAYS FLYING SAUCER

Production company: CleanEra Distinguishing feature: ecological and lightweight
Estimated production cost: unknown The CleanEra company has set out to create a
flying saucer. In any case, they may cause a stir, but not only the outward
appearance, but also the ecological character of the Green Airway are
remarkable.

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The Green Airways flying saucer

The CleanEra project was developed in the Netherlands and is set to become one
of the aircraft of the future. To ensure that the aircraft consumes less fuel,
lightweight materials and propellers were used in its construction.

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AEROSCRAFT DIRIGIBLE AIRSHIP

Production company: Worldwide Aeros Corp Special features: heavy VTOL aircraft
Estimated production cost: 3 billion euros* (project cost) The Aeroscraft
Dirigible airship was developed by Worldwide Aeros Corp and features a rigid
structure and variable lift.

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The Aeroscraft Dirigible airship

Static buoyancy can be obtained by pumping helium and storing it. If you want to
increase lift, you have to fill the gas bags with helium. It also has a low
flight speed and VTOL capabilities. So this innovative cargo airship has a lot
of interesting new features. The project has a price tag of around 3 billion
euros and will probably be commissioned in 2023.

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MAGLEV URBAN AIR TRANSPORT

Production company: various Distinctive feature: energy-efficient levitation
train Estimated production cost: 1.2 billion euros* This technology may be
futuristic, but it’s far from new. Magnetic levitation trains have been studied
and developed for around 100 years. The Maglev system also uses magnetic fields
to enable vehicles to float.

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The Maglev Air Urban Transport

After all, they are an essential part of the urban transport system in South
Korea, Japan and China. They are often used as high-speed trains or even for
extreme roller coasters. In the case of this Maglev Air Urban Transport, the aim
was to create a cross between a plane and a train.

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SKYTUG HYBRID AIRSHIP FROM LOCKHEED MARTIN

Production company: Lockheed Martin Special features: aerostatic and aerodynamic
Estimated production cost: €40 million per unit* The P-791 comes from Lockheed
Martin and is still in the experimental stage. It was developed as part of the
Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence program.

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Lockheed Martin’s Skytug hybrid airship

The hybrid aircraft made its first test flight in 2006. A single unit is
expected to cost around €40 million. This cost is particularly high considering
that the company lost out to Northrop Grumman. Despite this, the aircraft was
not scrapped, but converted into a civilian cargo plane, which now bears the
name SkyTug.

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